Episode

The Cosmic Jackpot by George O. Smith

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The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories

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Jul 7, 2026

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2312

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Summary

A strange malfunction in a revolutionary vending machine leaves two worlds trading useless objects while baffled scientists race to understand the impossible connection. As the exchanges grow more deliberate, one risky decision could turn a commercial gimmick into the first bridge between planets. The Cosmic Jackpot by George O. Smith. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.